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FACTS OF E-WASTE

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Why E-Waste Management Is Important

Consumers today revolve around technology and by the constant need for the newest and most high-tech products we are contributing to a mass amount of e-waste. Since the invention of the iPhone, cell phones have become the top source of e-waste products because they are not made to last more than two years.

When improperly disposed of, the heavy metals, plastics and glass in e-waste can pollute the air or seep into waterways. Recycling e-waste can significantly decrease the demand for mining heavy metals and reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing virgin materials. Electrical waste contains hazardous but also valuable and scarce materials and up to 60 elements can be found in complex elections. When e-waste is tossed into landfills, these chemicals leach into the soil, polluting the ground water as well as the air.

With recycling, a substantial portion of our waste can be broken down into their original elements and be used to produce new materials. In this way, we can reduce the harmful waste we discard into the environment. Besides the environmental reasons for recycling, there are also other reasons why recycling is important. Recycling contributes to the economy! This is because recycling conserves resources and saves money, creates jobs and even generates revenue!

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Ways to reduce E-Waste And Its Hazards

  1. Sell old Electronics
  2. Donate old Electronics
  3. Recycle and Dispose of E-Waste
  4. Repurpose or Refurb
  5. Store Data Online

The 6 R Principle

  • Reduce
  • Reuse
  • Repair
  • Recycle
  • Refurb
  • Re-sell

What E-Waste Can Be Recycled?

  • Computers - PCs, tablets, hard drives, printers, monitors, laptops, etc.
  • Electrical Cable
  • Batteries (all types of chemistry and size)
  • Mobile Phones
  • Plastics
  • Computers - PCs, tablets, hard drives, printers, monitors, laptops, etc.
  • Electrical Cable
  • Batteries (all types of chemistry and size)
  • Mobile Phones
  • Plastics
  • Industrial electricity equipment
  • Televisions - CRT/Plasma/LDC/LED
  • Photovoltaic cells
  • Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs
  • Household Appliances
  • Cartridges
  • Industrial electricity equipment
  • Televisions - CRT/Plasma/LDC/LED
  • Photovoltaic cells
  • Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs
  • Household Appliances
  • Cartridges